# Apocalypse School Curriculums Learn Geography with the Zombie-Based Learning System By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-06-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombiebased-learning References: [geekwire](http://www.geekwire.com/2014/zombie-based-learning-2/) & [zombiebased](http://www.zombiebased.com/) Though it may sound far-fetched, Zombie-Based Learning is a real thing that has the potential to engage students in traditional subjects like geography, math, science and more. Created by David Hunter, Zombie-Based Learning seeks to make subjects that are traditionally viewed as boring, more enjoyable by incorporating them into a [narrative about a zombie apocalypse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-inc-game). Hunter, who has a Masters in Teaching, believes that through [project-based learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-public-university-system), students will be capable of a higher order of learning than they would otherwise be through memorization alone. So far, a [geography-zombie-based curriculum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-genius) has been made for grades six to eight. The goal is to make even more zombie-themed subjects should it prove popular enough. English is the subject that is planned next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Zombie-based Learning:** Incorporate traditional subjects into a narrative about a zombie apocalypse to engage students and promote project-based learning. - **Project-based Learning:** Promote a higher order of learning through project-based methods rather than solely through memorization. - **Gamification of Education:** Increase engagement and motivation in students by applying game design principles to education. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Develop innovative methods to make traditional subjects more engaging for students. - **Entertainment:** Apply entertainment elements to education, creating a more immersive educational experience for students. - **Publishing:** Explore new ways to deliver educational content by incorporating immersive narrative experiences to learning materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Geography Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolearn.md) - [Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zora-learning.md) - [Immersive Fighting Math Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-math-dojo.md) - [Math Project Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomybox.md) - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [Snack-Themed Textbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fundamental-textbooks.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [3D Game-Based Educational platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stemuli.md) - [Virtual Learning Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globekin.md)